Lotania Gram Panchayat, Hussainabad
Lotania is a Gram Panchayat located in the Palamu district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Hussainabad Panchayat Samiti and Palamu Zila Parishad. Lotania Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Bajardih, Bardiha, and Bhawanpur. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Lotania Gram Panchayat
Lotania Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bajardih |
| 2 | Bardiha |
| 3 | Bhawanpur |
| 4 | Ekauni |
| 5 | Jhari Khurd |
| 6 | Juribandh |
| 7 | Kakoria |
| 8 | Karimandih |
| 9 | Lotania |
| 10 | Malwaria |
| 11 | Noniadih |
| 12 | Sheikhpura |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Lotania Gram Panchayat
Lotania Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Lotania Gram Panchayat is the village-level Panchayati Raj institution. It handles local development and basic civic services such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.
Tier 2: Block Panchayat (BP)
Hussainabad Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lotania Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Palamu Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lotania Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Lotania Gram Panchayat
Where is Lotania Gram Panchayat located?
Lotania Gram Panchayat is located in the Palamu district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Hussainabad Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Lotania Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Lotania Gram Panchayat: Bajardih, Bardiha, Bhawanpur, Ekauni, and Jhari Khurd and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Lotania Gram Panchayat come under?
Lotania Gram Panchayat comes under Hussainabad Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Palamu district.
Which District Panchayat does Lotania Gram Panchayat come under?
Palamu Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lotania Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Lotania Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Hussainabad Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Palamu Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Lotania Gram Panchayat?
Lotania Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Lotania Gram Panchayat do?
Lotania Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.